Job Vacancies at LemFi (YC S21)

LemFi (YC S21) is building the neobank for African diaspora in North America & Europe. We provide our users with a multi-currency account that allows them to hold, send, and receive money from Africa in any currency for their business and personal banking needs. We are a fast-paced startup with entities in the UK, USA, Canada and Nigeria and you would be required to familiarize yourself with necessary statutory and regulatory requirements in these locations.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Motion Designer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Your role as motion designer is a fully remote position within Lemonade Finance's Marketing team
• As the ideal candidate, you should have experience creating content for marketing and brand storytelling efforts.
• You will support Lemonade Finance's marketing expansion efforts in Africa, North America and Europe.

Who you Are:

• You are a candidate with a portfolio that showcases your creative storytelling and technical skills using motion design and animation.
• Ideally, you've had at least three (3) years of experience, working in an editorial or brand storytelling capacity for a digital media publisher or at a fintech startup like ours. If you're able to work efficiently and effectively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, then you'll fit in here.
• You are experienced in using industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite and are able to work with designers through the Figma, Photoshop, XD and Illustrator pipelines.
• The teams here at Lemonade Finance are passionate about their work and fields of expertise, but also lend hands-on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and the satisfaction of our clientele.

Responsibilities

• Develop motion graphics and animations for marketing, editorial and brand storytelling projects
• Collaborate with designers and other team members to ensure a consistent design and branding across all materials
• Work closely with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Basic video editing tasks
• Support cross-functional teams as needed to achieve the company's goals
• Produce short and long-form videos across digital channels (specifically Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter)
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies
• Engage external collaborators & agencies in motion design projects.
• Effectively communicate project progress and any issues that arise with the team and clients
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Continuously improve skills and knowledge through training, research, and experimentation to enhance the quality of work delivered.

Requirements

• Demonstrable skills in animation & motion design.
• Solid portfolio, showcasing your ability to create engaging videos, graphics and motion animations.
• Solid design, typography and sound design
• Compliance with the agreed brand design guidelines (colours & fonts)
• Knowledge of 3D design, compositing and animation is a plus.

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2.) Design Illustrator

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Design illustrator, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs that align with our brand identity and enhance the overall user experience of our mobile app, website and brand. In this role, you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in brand design and motion design, contributing to the development of a strong visual presence for our fintech brand.
• Empathy and leadership skills are also essential, as you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, lead design initiatives, and ensure the successful delivery of design projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Design Manager/Design Lead to define and execute the visual design strategy for our mobile app, incorporating brand guidelines and maintaining design consistency.
• Create captivating illustrations that communicate complex financial concepts in a visually appealing and user-friendly manner.
• Design and develop brand assets, including logos, icons, typography, color schemes, and other visual elements that represent our brand.
• Craft engaging motion graphics and animations to enhance the user experience and bring our app interface to life.
• Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and developers to understand user needs and translate them into visually appealing design solutions.
• Lead design projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables within given timelines.
• Conduct design research, gather insights, and keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in design, motion design, and brand development.
• Present design concepts and proposals to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating on designs based on user testing and market research.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product management, and engineering, to ensure design goals align with business objectives.
• Uphold and champion our design principles, brand identity, and user-centered design methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design illustrator or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing brand design and motion design skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and illustration software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Empathy and leadership qualities to inspire and lead a team of designers.
• Experience in creating illustrations that effectively communicate complex ideas or financial concepts.
• Solid understanding of motion design principles, including timing, easing, and storytelling through animation.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles and best practices for mobile app interfaces.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Familiarity with the fintech industry and an understanding of financial services is a plus.

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3.) Graphics Designer

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

About The Role

• As a Junior Graphics Designer, you are a gifted and imaginative person who has more than-average understanding of graphic design software and how to use them. You understand and have a basic understanding of composition, color theory, and design concepts, which enables you to create aesthetically attractive and interesting images.
• While you may not name your layers, you're able to organize your work in a manner that helps colleagues and collaborators find what they need at every time.

Job Summary

• The role of the Junior Graphic Designer is a remote position within LemFi's Marketing team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the design team and contributing to various projects.
• As the ideal candidate, you should have experience creating content for marketing and brand storytelling outcomes. You will support LemFi's marketing expansion efforts in Africa, North America and Europe.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Collaborate with designers and other team members to ensure a consistent design and branding across all materials
• Work closely with collaborators to ensure projects are completed on time
• A keen understanding of design for corporate, industry-facing creative design.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) is a must.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies
• Ability to take graphic design materials from concept to completion while receiving feedback and revising as necessary.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Effectively communicate project progress and any issues that arise with the team and collaborators.
• Commit to continuously improving skills and knowledge through training, research, and experimentation to enhance the quality of work delivered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a graphics designer with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Adaptability to global operational needs and ability to work in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrable skills in file management and in using graphic design software.
• Portfolio, showcasing your ability to create engaging graphics and typography.
• Demonstration of an upward trajectory growth in skills
• Compliance with the agreed brand design guidelines (colors & fonts)

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